DESTINATION MUMBAI - Global Adjustments
DESTINATION MUMBAI - Global Adjustments
DESTINATION MUMBAI - Global Adjustments
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THE PEOPLE OF <strong>MUMBAI</strong><br />
<strong>DESTINATION</strong> <strong>MUMBAI</strong><br />
The people of Mumbai are rooted in their tradition and culture,<br />
though outwardly westernization can be glimpsed in all facets of<br />
life. While music, dance and the performing arts are cherished and<br />
nurtured in this city, the people here equally enjoy fast food and a night out at<br />
the local discotheques.<br />
Families in the “middle class” place a huge value on good education and<br />
careers and most homes will have at least a couple of members holding either<br />
a medical, law or an accounting degree. English is understood and spoken<br />
by most people in this class. Exposure to western culture is very high and<br />
many families have children and other relatives settled overseas and visit them<br />
occasionally.<br />
People here are warm and welcoming, even to strangers. Many have found<br />
that residents of Mumbai go out of their way to help newcomers get around<br />
and get to know their city. Religion is inexorably intertwined into everyday<br />
life, no matter which faith people practice. Superstitions and myths guide<br />
many activities and even find their way into work life. Learn to work your<br />
way around “inauspicious times” and “bad days” as the people of Mumbai<br />
<strong>Global</strong> <strong>Adjustments</strong> 7
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